The homes in Gastonia are both historical and we also have large areas of new residential development . To be a Competent Gastonia electrician you have to have a knowledge of both old construction methods and newer construction codes . At Providence electric we service the Gastonia area with only the best and most qualified Gastonia electricians available .

Hanging light fixtures is easy ?

Actually in an older home getting the wiring right for a light fixture can mean literally the difference between life or death . Not trying to over dramatize the situation , But every year people hanging light fixtures connecting them to aluminum wiring in an improper manner causing a potential fire hazard . If your home is fraught with aluminum wiring contact a qualified Gastonia electrician .

Recessed Lighting Gastonia

In a older home or business having the proper lighting can literally make the difference between old and new . We've gone in and changed the lighting in an older businesses to recessed lighting & seeing the finished product , it looks like a completely different room ! In residential applications the same is definitely true for updating a kitchen. If you're interested in recessed lighting contact Providence electric Your qualified Gastonia electrician .

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Services our electricians offer the Gastonia Area

Here is a brief list of just some of the services we provide on a weekly basis as electricians servicing the Gastonia area . Recessed lighting , hot tub wiring , new breaker boxes , lighting dimmers , maintaining office lighting , installing ceiling fans , installing light fixtures , adding receptacles ,adding TV Jacks and phone jacks ,troubleshooting and repair . We also install dedicated circuits for household appliances such as , microwaves , bathroom hairdryers , attic fans , sump pumps , washers and dryers , treadmills , furnaces , electric stoves , electric water heaters , computers in home offices , and any other appliance or electronic device the requires an isolated ground and or a dedicated circuit . In addition to dedicated circuits and isolated ground wires we often install whole house surge protectors to protect the items listed above from lightning surges and your local utility voltage surges that can enter your home or business through your main electrical service and cause damage to your equipment .

Gastonia Electrician NC Qualifications

When considering an electrician for your project or small repair , there are certain qualifications that you should definitely take into consideration .

Number one would be liability insurance , without liability insurance there is no coverage in the case of some sort of catastrophic incident such as a fire or electrocution . While these incidents are rare , they do happen . Ensuring the electrician that you hire has liability insurance and workers compensation insurance will help safeguard you and your family from possible litigation .

Licensed by the State Board of examiners of electrical contractors . All electricians that are doing business in the state of North Carolina must be licensed with the state or be working under the supervision of a listed qualified individual in essence an electrical contractor . Without this license you have no idea whether or not the person who is doing the work on your home has the knowledge and experience to properly carry out the work .

Make sure that they have some references when it comes to doing work similar to the type that you need done . one of the best ways to know whether or not somebody is qualified to do the work that you want done is to speak to somebody that they have worked for recently . If this is not available then they should at least be able to direct you to some favorable online reviews preferably customers that had a similar need to the one that you have .

Check to see how long the company has been established . People that stay in business for a long time do not do so by gouging the public , or undercharging people and getting themselves into bad situations . Typically companies that have been in business for a long time know what they're doing and have experience in the niche that they have carved out for themselves .